For Immediate Release
The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce welcomes the signing of Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA) by negotiators of the Chinese Mainland and Taiwan. The signing of ECFA will not only give a boost to economic development across the straits but also facilitate Hong Kong’s position as an international financial centre in the long run.
As an international financial centre, Hong Kong plays a pivotal role in the trade and investment in region. As a result of closer cross-strait relationship, Hong Kong’s role will be changing from a transit hub into a facilitator of more frequent flow of people, capital and trade among the three places and across the straits.
Hong Kong’s competitiveness as an international financial centre lies in its sound legal system, international reputation and mature financial infrastructure. With the expansion of the RMB-related business, Hong Kong will continue to play a unique and enhanced role serving the exchanges among the three places and across the straits.
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Ms Lavender Cheung, Chief Corporate Development Officer, at 2823-1233, or
Ms Tina Ng, Public Relations and Press Officer, at 2823-1227.